Diogo Asafrao, Sports TV Director / EVS Operator at Abu Dhabi Media (ADM), has agreed to participate in the Gulf & MENA Decision-Makers Forum 2026 as a Founding Member, bringing extensive live sports production and operational experience to the Forum’s professional Circle.
The invitation-only Forum will take place on October 5, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the NEP/CT facility in Dubai Investment Park 2, Dubai, UAE.
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The Gulf & MENA Decision-Makers Forum 2026 is being developed as a platform for direct discussion among senior broadcasters, sports organizations, rights holders, production companies, technology providers, consultants, and media executives responsible for technology, infrastructure, operations, digital platforms, and monetization.
The Forum’s Founding Members
- Diogo Asafrao, Sports TV Director / EVS Operator at Abu Dhabi Media (ADM)
- Rama AlDairi, VP of Group Digital at beIN MEDIA GROUP
- Ibrahim Al-Jabry, Engineering Manager at Asharq
- Elie Roukoz, Vice President, Broadcast Operations at AFG – Asia Football Group
- Omar Pleite Guerra, General Manager at Mediapro Middle East
- Ammar Hina, Business Development Director at NEP Middle East & Asia – Strategic Chair
- Yusuf Mohammed Buti, CEO, Founder & Managing Director of Harbor House for Management, Media, and Digital Services Consulting – Roundtable Moderator
- Sarkis Semaan, Director of Operations at Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI)
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Sports Production and Operational Perspective
Asafrao’s professional background brings an additional live sports production perspective to the Circle. His work as a Sports TV Director and EVS Operator at Abu Dhabi Media places him directly in the demanding operational environment of live sports television, where editorial decisions, replay workflows, production coordination, and technical reliability must work together in real time.
His participation further strengthens the Forum’s representation from major regional broadcasters and adds practical production experience to discussions about how sports content is created and delivered.
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Forum Focus: Practical Decisions and Regional Priorities
The Forum program will address artificial intelligence, cloud and IP infrastructure, remote production, broadcast graphics, real-time data, workflow automation, future television facilities, audience engagement, media monetization, and the operational demands of large-scale sports and entertainment production.
The format centers on structured discussion rather than conventional product presentations. Participants will examine how technology and production choices affect reliability, scalability, production quality, workflow efficiency, audience experience, and return on investment.
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Building a Long-Term Industry Network
The Forum is intended to support long-term cooperation among regional decision-makers and international technology companies while creating an environment where participants can discuss real operational requirements and market priorities.
As a Founding Member, Diogo Asafrao will take part not only in the Forum itself but also in shaping the Circle’s principles as it develops.
TFT1957.com organizes the Gulf & MENA Decision-Makers Forum, with NEP Middle East & Asia serving as Strategic Partner and Host. NEP is hosting the inaugural Forum at its Dubai facility.
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